Legal and crime dramas are a big part of the CBS schedule during the year. This summer, the network started airing another one — Reckless. Has this new TV show been a ratings success? Will it be renewed for a second season or, will it be cancelled instead?
Reckless revolves around a beautiful litigator from the north and a charming southern attorney who must hide their intense mutual attraction as a police sex scandal erupts in Charleston, South Carolina. The TV show’s cast includes Cam Gigandet, Anna Wood, Shawn Hatosy, Georgina Haig, Adam Rodríguez, Michael Gladis, Kim Wayans, and Gregory Harrison.
The series debuted in late June to just a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.99 million total viewers. That was a very poor start for a scripted series — even one that airs during the summer months when expectations are lower.
Reckless’ ratings have held fairly steady and have even seen some slight improvements at times. That’s positive but the series is still the network’s lowest-rated summer series — by far. With such low ratings, it’s hard to imagine that CBS will consider renewing Reckless for a second season.
For now, CBS has only scheduled 10 of the 13 episodes. Hopefully for the loyal fans, all of the episodes will air and the series will have a satisfying conclusion.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Reckless series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
10/9 update: CBS has cancelled Reckless after one season. Details here.
If this show gets cancelled I am boycotting CBS! Ok maybe I won’t go that far but please do not cancel Reckless!!
I love Reckless, and have looked forward to every episode. I usually DVR’d it, so I hope my viewing counted in the ratings. Don’t cancel the show, please! The acting, the scenery, and the storyline were all superb! That as a lousy ploy airing the final 2 episodes on a Saturday night, especially in light of the fact that the college football game cut significantly into the scheduled time for the finale. Was this deliberate so that the show would fail and be canceled? If so, shame on CBS!
Please don’t cancel this show.
love the series! hope it continues….
Addicted! The cast is awesome, the twist & turns are worth a second season!!!!!
Please do not cancel this show. It has been my favorite series this summer.
Reckless — Absolutely loved it. Please continue the show. It has everything to keep you watching. A serious storyline about crime, corruption and legal issues. A romantic twist and a sweet taste of the south. Jaime and Roy are both so sweet and honest it is hard to believe they are lawyers. Keep it coming !!!!!
I do hope we (the fans) aren’t left hanging “forever”!!! We need a SEASON 2!!! Really enjoyed the show…so, many great storylines that need to “Continue”!!! I mean…WHO SHOT DEC?? I have several theories there…. 🙂 Will Roy ultimately choose Jamie…you know, Wifey is pulling those heartstrings….of course, I think he will choose Jamie…they really left us “hanging” on that one…Leighanne needs to get “real” justice…and, on and on…would be same to cancel this show!!! Oh, and did I say that I love that it is in Charleston????
I love reckless don’t cancel it!!
I thoroughly enjoyed Reckless and look forward to SEASON 2 P L E A S E
We absolutely loved this new series and looked forward each week to a new episode. It was a great addition to summer viewing. Please bring it back for a second season!!
Please KEEP this show, it is so facinating and being filmed in Charlston gives us a look of the South…
Please do not cancel this show. It has become one of my favorites. I believe this time slot was not the best for first time exposure. The actors are so talented.
I love Reckless. My favorite tv show. So unfair that it was moved to Saturday. I had no idea until I went into on demand on comcast. And I read that was lowest rated night. Of course! Who knew! Love that show and the beautiful scenic views of the city. Great acting. Great stories. Very steamy. Love those two!!
If my opinion counts continue the show for second season it’s a good show